Replacing 4KQ Subframe bushings.... ARG!

[Livolsi, Stephane]

Mark, I just did the subframe bushings on my 86 5ktq.  The secret for me was
dishwashing detergent.  It really worked like a charm and I had absolutely
no problem getting the new bushings in.

HTH

Stephane

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> From: 	Mark Kingsbury[SMTP:romanracing at mindspring.com]
> Sent: 	July 30, 2003 8:55 PM
> To: 	quattro at audifans.com
> Subject: 	Replacing 4KQ Subframe bushings.... ARG!
>
>
> Hey there,
>
> I'm replacing the subframe bushings on my 85 4KQ and while getting them
> out
> was no problem, I've already ruined one new bushing trying to get it in.
>
> I do have a press and although I lubed the bushing with greaseless
> lubricant, I still managed to rip off the "lip" of the bushing while
> trying
> to press it in.
>
> So, what's the trick here?  Perhaps a silicon lubricant or just good old
> bearing grease?  I thought about freezing the bushings but I figured that
> would only make them more prone to rip.
>
> Any insight is greatly appreciated!!
>
> TIA,
>
> Mark Kingsbury
> 98 A4 1.8T QMS
> 85 4KQ
> 84 Alfa Romeo GTV6 Maratona
>
>